{"id":1384,"date":"2023-11-08T11:57:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T17:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/?p=1384"},"modified":"2023-11-08T23:59:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T05:59:00","slug":"spa-city-bourbon-group-unveils-ezra-brooks-distillers-collection-barrel-pick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/08\/spa-city-bourbon-group-unveils-ezra-brooks-distillers-collection-barrel-pick\/","title":{"rendered":"Spa City Bourbon Group Unveils Ezra Brooks Distiller\u2019s Collection Barrel Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Spa City Bourbon Group<\/strong> has announced a new single-barrel selection from <strong>Ezra Brooks\u2019 Distiller\u2019s Collection<\/strong>, sharing early details and tasting impressions of its latest private pick. The barrel, identified as <strong>Barrel No. 13157<\/strong>, reflects a classic Kentucky bourbon profile and continues the group\u2019s focus on approachable, value-driven selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to information released by the group, the bourbon was <strong>barreled on October 15, 2018<\/strong>, making it approximately <strong>five years old<\/strong>, and was bottled at <strong>113 proof<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"517\" height=\"565\" data-id=\"1386\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ezra-Brooks-Taylor-Golden-SPA-City-12-04-2023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ezra-Brooks-Taylor-Golden-SPA-City-12-04-2023.jpg 517w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ezra-Brooks-Taylor-Golden-SPA-City-12-04-2023-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ezra-Brooks-Taylor-Golden-SPA-City-12-04-2023-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"552\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"1387\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ezra-Brooks-Taylor-Golden-SPA-City-11-26-2023-1.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration of \u201cSpa City Bourbon Peanut Butter Crunch\u201d with a cartoon sea captain pointing inside a bourbon barrel warehouse, plus a jar of peanut butter on a barrel.\" class=\"wp-image-1387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ezra-Brooks-Taylor-Golden-SPA-City-11-26-2023-1.jpg 552w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ezra-Brooks-Taylor-Golden-SPA-City-11-26-2023-1-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ezra-Brooks-Taylor-Golden-SPA-City-11-26-2023-1-13x12.jpg 13w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Taylor Golden, November 26 2023 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"barrel-information\">Barrel Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Producer:<\/strong> Ezra Brooks (Lux Row Distillers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Series:<\/strong> Distiller\u2019s Collection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrel Number:<\/strong> 13157<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barreled:<\/strong> October 15, 2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> ~5 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof:<\/strong> 113\u00b0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Style:<\/strong> Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tasting-notes-courtesy-of-taylor-golden\">Tasting Notes (Courtesy of Taylor Golden)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following tasting notes were provided by <strong>Taylor Golden<\/strong>, founder of the Spa City Bourbon Group, following the group\u2019s evaluation of the barrel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nose\">Nose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Golden notes that the nose opens with <strong>fresh apple cider<\/strong>, followed by <strong>oak<\/strong>, <strong>toasted marshmallows<\/strong>, and <strong>cola<\/strong>. With time, additional hints of <strong>spearmint<\/strong> become noticeable, adding a subtle herbal element.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"palate\">Palate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the palate, Golden describes <strong>peanut brittle<\/strong> up front, transitioning into <strong>lightly roasted almonds<\/strong>. As the whiskey develops, <strong>rye spice<\/strong> emerges, accompanied by notes of <strong>nutmeg and cinnamon<\/strong> toward the finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"finish\">Finish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The finish is described as <strong>medium in length<\/strong>, with cinnamon notes intensifying slightly before fading into a lingering <strong>cherry cola<\/strong> character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"an-approachable-single-barrel-selection\">An Approachable Single-Barrel Selection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Spa City Bourbon Group, this barrel offers a strong representation of <strong>traditional Kentucky bourbon<\/strong> without commanding a high price point. The whiskey was described as enjoyable <strong>neat<\/strong>, while a few drops of water reportedly introduce additional <strong>chocolate notes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its balanced flavor profile and approachable proof, Barrel 13157 is positioned as a versatile pour\u2014equally suitable for casual sipping or more thoughtful tasting\u2014making it a strong candidate for a <strong>daily drinker<\/strong> among Central Arkansas bourbon enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with most private barrel selections, availability is expected to be limited.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Spa City Bourbon Group has announced a new single-barrel selection from Ezra Brooks\u2019 Distiller\u2019s Collection, sharing early details and tasting impressions of its latest private pick. 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